Why marry someone when you are reborn?

Cai Ji was confused for a moment, then suddenly came to his senses.

He was not stupid, and he immediately knew what Xu Yun was trying to do.

However, it was too late.

The situation is set.

At that time, Cai Ji's face looked uglier than the ash at the bottom of a pot.

But above us are their majesties.

He couldn't lose his composure.

Therefore, he could only try his best to suppress the anger and regret in his heart.

Cai Ji's brain started to work quickly. There was no other way. If he didn't work, how could he come up with a good idea?

Xu Yun kept looking at Cai Ji with a smile, not urging him at all.

As a human being, you should be more kind.

His Majesty Jiang Miao and His Majesty Zhou Ding also kept an eye on Cai Ji.

Cai Ji knew that he couldn't remain silent for long, so he could only bite the bullet and say, "Since you know it's wrong, why do you still write like this?"

Xu Yun said sincerely: "I didn't think it through at the time. After all, it's time for an exam, so I can't think too much."

She smiled and said, "And no one else reminded me."

Cai Ji who “reminds people”:…I’m so angry!

His Majesty Jiang Miao spoke again: "Mr. Cai, have you thought of a good idea?"

Cai Ji still couldn't think of a more appropriate solution during this interruption, so he could only bite the bullet and continue speaking: "This... I think this method cannot be implemented. Farmers are the foundation of the country. The national treasury is full because of the hard work of farmers."

"And businessmen are only chasing after profits. How can we compare?"

His Majesty Jiang Miao and His Majesty Zhou Ding both understood.

So one of them turned and looked at Xu Yun.

One of them turned and looked at Gao Xu and Wang Cong.

His Majesty Zhou Ding spoke first: "Fellow scholars, do you have different opinions?"

His Majesty Jiang Miao smiled and said, "That's right. If the court wants to implement this law, how do you think it should be improved?"

Cai Ji sat down with a dejected look on his face.

At this moment, he just wanted to go home.

But he couldn't just walk away. He could only lower his head, clench his fists, and feel extremely embarrassed.

Cai Ji even felt that his future was ruined.

Gao Xu barely hesitated before speaking: "If the court implements this law, it will definitely encourage merchants, and more people will want to become merchants. Buying and selling will cause prices to soar, and the people may be deceived. Selling inferior goods as good ones and purchasing at low prices are the most common means."

"Therefore, merchants must be suppressed. The convenience of their trade must also be controlled and severely punished by the court."

"A heavy reward will always bring courage, and a heavy punishment will always bring reverence."

After Gao Xu finished speaking, he bowed deeply.

His Majesty Zhou Ding's happiness was clearly visible on his face. He laughed heartily and said, "He is the number one scholar after all!"

This compliment made everyone unable to help but cast envious glances towards Gao Xu.

However, Gao Xu's expression remained unchanged, still that look of a noble family's son who was not easily surprised by fame or disgrace. It reminded people of a saying: A gentleman is upright and has moderation and self-control.

Xu Yun also looked at Gao Xu with admiration: He can think of so much in such a short time, which is really amazing.

Wang Cong waited for Gao Xu to finish speaking before he smiled and said, "I have the same idea as Mr. Gao. If we really want to implement this law, supervision is the first thing. We need to set up a special official position to be responsible for this matter. Secondly, we need to establish a special code of law to restrain merchants."

His Majesty Zhou Ding was even more delighted. He looked around and asked with a smile, "Any other Jinshi to add to the list?"

Lu An stood up, bowed and smiled, "The ideas of Gao Zhuangyuan and Wang Bangyan are very perfect. But I am a child of a commoner family, and I have seen many officials colluding and oppressing the people. I think it would be better if the code was more favorable to the people."

Then, throughout the banquet, anyone who wanted to show off a little in front of His Majesty began to speak enthusiastically.

The scene was unprecedentedly lively.

The atmosphere was also very intense.

Xu Yun took the time to glance at Cai Ji and found that Cai Ji hardly even looked up.

With his hunched back, he looks like he is a dozen years older.

It looks a bit pitiful.

But deserved it.

Xu Yun withdrew his gaze with satisfaction and continued to listen to everyone perfecting their ideas.

She had a vague premonition in her heart.

This premonition is constantly being strengthened.

When no one else spoke, His Majesty Jiang Miao said softly, "Today is a banquet, not a court meeting. We should still enjoy the wine and food and drink happily."

His Majesty Zhou Ding raised his glass and said with a smile: "Cheers to all the talented people in our dynasty..."

Everyone raised their glasses together and the atmosphere gradually relaxed.

His Majesty Jiang Miao looked at Cai Ji again. Although he did not say anything, he waved to the eunuch and whispered a few words in his ear.

Afterwards, the eunuch retreated and came back with a pot of wine after a while. He gave it to Cai Ji and whispered a few words in his ear.

After hearing this, Cai Ji almost cried.

Those eyes were really red.

He poured a full cup, raised it in a toast to their majesties, and then drank it all in one gulp.

His Majesty Jiang Miao nodded slightly in response.

Many people saw this little action.

But no one came up to ask anything.

After a while, their majesties left first with the princess and the prince, leaving the burnt tail banquet to the scholars.

After all, as long as they are here, no one can relax and enjoy themselves.

As soon as His Majesty and the others left, the atmosphere at the banquet suddenly relaxed, and people who knew each other began to talk to each other.

But still no one walked around, everyone only talked to the few people next to them - this was actually a behavior that laid the foundation for the future.

After all, once they enter officialdom, they will be assigned official positions as expected.

By then, those with similar rankings will be assigned official positions of similar size.

If we get to know each other now, it will be easier for us to get along with each other, help each other, and exchange connections in the future.

Around Xu Yun, only Gao Xu, Wang Cong, Xiao Zheguang and Lu An were ranked in the top ten.

So, they were the only ones left to chat.

Among the first ten miles, only Xu Yun and Lu An came from poor families.

So, vaguely, Lu An and Xu Yun both had a feeling that they couldn't squeeze in.

This is an extremely obscure and vague feeling.

Although other people were also friendly and polite to them, answering every question and chatting with them.

But after all, it's not like other people, where we can even talk about how we met when we were children, or how one of my relatives married another of yours.

Xu Yun and Lu An looked at each other and agreed not to force it.

Anyway, the food at the banquet was quite delicious.

Although it is a little cold, it is summer now, so it doesn't matter whether it is cold or not.

I knew this would be the case. Everyone has different positions. Are we still going to be unhappy at this time?

There's nothing to be unhappy about. They are just relatives.

Aren’t relatives closer than outsiders?

Besides, there is nothing in common.

Listen to what they are talking about? Studying abroad, visiting famous teachers, eating and wearing something fancy.

Lu An happily took a big sip of wine and suddenly missed Mr. Song Qiaosong a little.

Xu Yun took a bite of the dish and wanted to ask the eunuch if he could take the leftovers home.

A Niang Hongyu has never eaten it.